Ignition problems of the 1999 Acura TL

Eight problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1999 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2011

The driver of this car has owned the car for 1 year. The driver exited his car at a gas station after turning the car off, removing his keys from the ignition and locking his vehicle. He came back out of the convenience store to find that his vehicle had rolled backwards down a slight grade to collide with another car, causing a lot of damage to the rear end of the driver's car (est. $3,000). He found upon inspection that the car had not been removed from drive, but yet the car allowed him to remove his keys from the ignition. Upon researching later, he found that his car had been subject to a recall for this very reason in 2004. He is not aware if the previous owner had complied with the voluntary recall. Honda made no effort to inform the new owner of the recall or if it had been fixed, but took the time and effort to offer him an extended warranty when he purchased the car. He'd like to know if the vehicle's been fixed or not, and if a replacement part had been installed.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2009

The contact owns a 1999 Acura 3. 2tl. While driving approximately 15 mph or at low speeds the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The dealer informed the contact that the ignition lock assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 85000.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2008

I have brought auto in twice to dealership to repair parts and still is not repaired. Recall campaign numbers: 02v12000, 03v423000, 05v025000.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2005

Car quit while driving on freeway at 65 mph in rain. . . . . . No power, wipers, hard to steer. . . . . . 4 way flashers did work.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2004

Complaint regarding recall 02v120. The vehicle stalled while driving. The consumer assumed he had bad gas therefore he treated the gasoline for the next several weeks but with no results. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was recalled for a faulty ignition. .

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2000

My 1999 Acura 3. 2tl auto transmission slips on gears and grinds on torque converter, manufacturer designed piece of !@#$%. Dt.

7 Ignition problem

After recall 02v120000 concerning ignition was done, problem reoccurred. Had parts replacd twice. Still having same problem.

8 Ignition problem

Was driving when panel lights started to blink off/on. Then vehicle shut down on its own. Took to dealership 3 times. Had ignition lock, relay & harness switch replaced. Problem keeps coming back.


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